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Ah, Michigan. Home of American autos, Detroit-style pizzas\u2026and Boston Coolers?<\/p>\n
One of these things is not like the other. But nearly 160 years ago, Vernors joined the soda world from, you guessed it, a pharmacy – just like many of its fizzy forebears.<\/p>\n
Vernors is ginger ale, but not the sharp, spicy kind you’d find in a ginger beer. Think Canada Dry, but even more mellow in my opinion.<\/p>\n
A Boston Cooler is like a root beer float – only the “root beer” part is Vernors ginger ale.<\/p>\n
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The origins of the seemingly random name? Murky at best.<\/p>\n
Some trace it to Boston Boulevard in Detroit’s historic Boston-Edison neighborhood. Others say marketers liked the ring of “Boston” over “Detroit.” Another theory? It was once a generic name for any soda + ice cream combo. Whatever the real story, Vernors trademarked “Boston Cooler” in 1967 for its ginger ale ice cream bar, and by the ’70s, it had become a Detroit staple.<\/p>\n
As a current Michigander, I had to ask the born-and-raised Michiganders. The response was lots of nostalgic nods as well as friendly reminders that “we call it pop here, not soda.”<\/p>\n
So when the limited-time Vernors Boston Cooler soda pop hit shelves, I had to give it a try.<\/p>\n
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My first impression, though: heavy artificial vanilla. Think A&W Cream Soda on the nose. As I kept sipping, my brain tried to convince me it was tasting a creamsicle. The vanilla was overpowering – so much so that the Vernors flavor felt like an extra in the background rather than the supporting actor. Sweet, yes. Fizzy, yes. But that signature “ginger” note? Not really there.<\/p>\n
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All in all, it was kind of a letdown. I think I’d rather try the original ginger ale ice cream bar for the full experience. Still, if you’re curious (or just craving a taste of Michigan nostalgia), grab it while it’s around. You’ll find it in 12-packs of 12-ounce cans, 20-ounce bottles, and 2-liter bottles.<\/p>\n
Purchased Price:<\/strong> $2.99 Ah, Michigan. Home of American autos, Detroit-style pizzas\u2026and Boston Coolers? One of these things is not like the other. But nearly 160 years ago, Vernors joined the soda world from, you guessed it, a pharmacy – just like many of its fizzy forebears. 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\nSize:<\/strong> 2 liter bottle
\nPurchased at:<\/strong> Meijer
\nRating:<\/strong> 4 out of 10
\nNutrition Facts:<\/strong> 140 calories, 0 grams of fat, 55 milligrams of sodium, 39 grams of carbohydrates, 38 grams of sugar, and 0 grams of protein<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"